The Smach Z is a handheld gaming computer that’s been in development for so long that it was derided as “Scam Z” in a popular YouTube video more than two years ago. But after many delays, the developers of the Smach Z started showing off working prototypes this year, letting trade show attendees actually play […]
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GPD Pocket 7 inch laptop crowfunding campaign starts Feb 15th
The GPD Pocket is a tiny laptop computer with a 7 inch full HD display, an Intel Atom processor, 4GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. It supports Windows 10 or Ubuntu 16.04, and the computer weighs less than 1.1 pounds. GPD first revealed plans for the Pocket in January. Now the company is getting […]
Mele PCG03 Windows mini PC review
Chinese device maker Mele first caught my attention nearly 3 years ago when the company launched a TV box that could serve double duty as a little Linux PC. The company continues to offer a range of products including TV boxes with ARM chips and Android software. But they’ve also branched out into true PC […]
Closer look at Intel’s new Broadwell-powered NUC mini PCs
Intel’s NUC line of tiny computers are getting tinier… well, at least some of them are. The chip maker is showing off its latest NUC desktops at the Consumer Electronics Show this week, and there’s a super-slim model designed for use with an M.2 solid state drive, as well as a thicker version which also has […]
BIOSTAR introduces iDEQ-T1 line of mini computers
Computer motherboard maker BIOSTAR is launching a new line of small form-factor desktop computers. The BIOSTAR iDEQ-T1 series mini PC systems measure about 8.3″ x 7.3″ x 1.6″ and weigh about 1.8 pounds. The computers are powered by Intel Celeron Bay Trail processors, support screen resolutions up to 2560 x 1440 pixels, and support Windows 7 or later. […]
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 convertible Windows RT hybrid on sale for $679 and up
Lenovo has quietly begun taking orders for the IdeaPad Yoga 11, a Windows RT laptop that transforms into a tablet when you push the screen back 360 degrees. When the lid is folded back, you can use the Yoga 11 like a tablet. When it’s open, the portable computer works like a notebook. With the […]